History

Above: Inside The RItz

London is one of the most romantic cities in the world. And these five places are some of the best in the city when it comes to romance.

ROMANTIC GETAWAYS

1) The Ritz

You and you’re loved one should take an afternoon tea at the Ritz (pictured above) - a beautifully sophisticated place that serves some of the world’s finest foods. The place is very private and yet service tends to every possible need. It is located at 150 Piccadilly. Booking should be made at least 4 weeks before prior. Proper dress code is a must.

Little was known of the early inhabitants and of the site that was to become London (Latin, Londinium) since there never has been that much strong evidence obtained to support early claims and theories. The events surrounding the founding of the city were only documented in A.D 43, during the reign of Claudius, when the Romans once again invaded Britain. The victorious battle by the invaders led to the founding of a north bank settlement of the Thames, where strategically the spot could be suitably treaded and bridged. However, the settlement had a short life when Britons under Queen Boudicca’s retaliated, infested and destroyed it in A.D. 60. However, remaining unbendable, the Romans claimed the city once more, restored and built walls around it to become one of the most important outposts of the Roman Empire in north of the Alps, and in the next three centuries saw London’s prosper. The population proliferated to about 30,000 as with also the installation of a fort, an amphitheatre, basilica, forum, temples and public baths – all of which were documented in later archaeological finds, demonstrating the lavishness of lifestyles of leading citizens. Since London was also situated in Britain’s chief river, it served as conduit, a focal point for the road system of the Roman military, and also a port extensively used for trading activities with other countries and neighbouring places.